Art: A Tool for Breaking Stigma

• By: Mindy Liss Institute for Community Living (ICL)
• April 18th, 2023
• art, behavioral health, food security, housing, mental health, mental illness, physical health, social determinants of health, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma
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While the reasons for stigma around mental illness are complex and vary by community – we know its prevalence prevents many from seeking treatment – from finding help and building a better life. At the Institute for Community Living (ICL), we offer an array of support services for people...

Creating a Social Justice Action Framework for a NYC Social Service Provider

• By: Jorge R. Petit, MD Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
• October 11th, 2022
• affordable housing, behavioral health care access, employment opportunities, Fall 2022 Issue, food security, health inequities, racial inequities, service providers, social determinants of health, social inequities, social justice actions
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As one of the largest providers of community-based human services and housing in the state, the Services for the Underserved (S:US) team of over 1,800 dedicated staff serve over 38,000 New Yorkers each year. For more than four decades, S:US has served individuals and communities who face many...